Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
simplicifolius
ID:
1003975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dikshit & Panigrahi

Source:
rjp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 3: 58 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001003313

Common Names

  • Brachycaulos simplicifolius
  • Simple-Leaved Manzanita
  • Simple-Leaved Bearberry

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Description

Brachycaulos simplicifolius (also called Dwarf Wax Plant, among many other common names) is a succulent native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be found in deserts, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Brachycaulos simplicifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its edible fruits can be used to make jams, jellies, and pies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachycaulos simplicifolius is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachycaulos simplicifolius is a deciduous shrub native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained, moist soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Brachycaulos simplicifolius

Brachycaulos simplicifolius can be found in the forests of the western United States and Canada.

Species in the Brachycaulos genus

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

Gopinath Panigrahi (1924-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panigrahi' in the authors string.
B.K. Dikshit: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dikshit' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:897098-1: Based on the initial data import